Over 25 years of community organization. Author of From the Hood to Harvard. Jill’s passion to build people and sustain organizations was improved during her years as the Human Development Coordinator at a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for struggling populations. Her goal for these organizations and the people they employ was to increase the employment retention and earnings of participants and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the Nation. The National Congress of Black Women observed Jill’s professionalism during one of these speaking engagements and later presented her with the Community Leadership Award for tenacity, courage, and leadership. She shared the panel with Cicely Tyson and was in a private group meeting with former First Lady, Michelle Obama. In another effort to reach out and improve public relations Jill arranged and conducted a seminar with Judge Lynn Toler of Divorce Court entitled “Taking Your Dreams Back from Life’s Nightmares” and “Keeping Your Cool in the Midst of Crazy.” Professional training seminars included Exchange: Leadership Training conducted by John Maxwell at his Georgia location.
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Education
Degrees: Human Services Management. Psychology
Certifications
Myers-Briggs Steps I and II Practitioner.
Uniquely You Leadership Institute of America: Advanced Certified Human Behavior Consultant. Certified Assimilation in Human Behavioral Science.
Community Involvement
21st Century Parenting
- Book Club and Tea Social established to encourage reading and meaningful dialogue within low income communities.
- Certified Community Emergency Responder
- Citation from Baltimore County Executive for Contributions to the 2013 African American Author’s Expo
- Pathways to Success (Teens and Adults): A customized solution for dealing with obstacles and finding one’s path
- Speaker for Anacostia High School’s Top 90% Award Ceremony
- Speaker and Panelist for Youth AIDS Prevention Campaign at University of Baltimore
- Workshop: Overcoming the Trials of Teen Pregnancy. Facilitated by Jill and her daughter Dr. Talita Jordan (Pediatrician, Harvard University Graduate).
